Torn Curtain (1966)

PoP *** Lee ***

We have begun to view some of the older films by Alfred Hitchcock. Torn Curtain is an okay Cold War suspenser with Paul Newman as a fake defector to East Germany in order to obtain Communist defense secrets. Julie Andrews is his femme partner. Alfred Hitchcock's direction emphasizes suspense and ironic comedy flair but some good plot ideas are marred by routine dialog, and (for Lou's benefit) a too relaxed pace contributes to a dull overlength.

With Hitchcock's heros and their ladies fair, it is interesting to try and guess the date of the film by the manner in which they kiss.

Mom and I couldn't figure out how we could have missed this Paul Newman movie, but then we realized we were building a "Rolla" most of that year.